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Associations Thrive
This is Associations Thrive, the podcast celebrating successful associations and their leaders. Listen in as top association executives tell all, revealing the creative and innovative ways they’re increasing their bottom line, serving their members, and reimaging their organizations. The Associations Thrive podcast is hosted by Joanna Pineda, CEO & Chief Troublemaker at Matrix Group International. Joanna’s personal mission and the mission of Matrix Group is to help associations and nonprofits…
Episodes
Associations Thrive140. Linda Akutagawa, President & CEO of LEAP, on Leadership Training Within a Cultural Context, Learning Cohorts, and Celebrations
What if your leadership style is deeply influenced by your cultural values, but you've never been taught to recognize it? How can an organization unlock hidden…
Associations Thrive139. Preet Bassi, CEO of CPSE, on Fire Department Accreditation, Igniting Volunteerism, and Innovation Through Evidence-Based Practices
Are our communities really prepared for modern public safety threats? And what role do accreditation and credentialing play in building resilient fire…
Associations Thrive138. Chris Mohr, President of SIIA, on Data Ecosystems, Policy Advocacy, and Driving Member Engagement
What happens when your members are some of the world’s most powerful data-driven companies, and they rely on you to protect their interests, guide policy, and…
Associations Thrive137. Special Episode with Lindsay Currie, Adam Levy, and Tara Puckey, Talking About Sustaining Mental and Physical Health as a Chief Staff Exec
Are associations doing enough to take care of their chief staff executives? What happens to an organization when its leader is burned out? In this special…
Associations Thrive136. Drew Holmgreen, President & CEO of PPAI, on Leading with Joy, Elevating an Industry, and Reimagining Branded Merch
How can a simple giveaway at a trade show create lasting emotional impact and brand loyalty? In an age where digital impressions dominate, can a physical…
Associations Thrive135. Debra Wilson, President of NAIS, on Reinventing the Conference, Reimagining Office Space, and Rebranding the Association
How do you create gathering spaces that feel welcoming, engaging, and deeply aligned with your organization’s mission? In a time of rapid change, how can…
Associations Thrive134. Jena Stack, ED of SIO, on Interventional Oncology as the Fourth Pillar of Cancer Care, Running Clinical Trials, and Explosive Growth
What if a medical specialty society could drive groundbreaking research, fuel a global movement, and train the next generation of clinical investigators—all…
Associations Thrive133. Trevor Mitchell, President & CEO of IAVM, on Membership Growth, Engagement, and the Future of Live Events
What does the future of live event venues look like in an era of rapid change and evolving audience expectations? How can associations help their members…
Associations Thrive132. Amy Lestition Burke, CEO of SWANA, on Prioritizing Safety, Rebuilding Trust, and Launching a New Event
What happens to your trash and recycling after it leaves the curb? How can associations rebuild trust with members, sponsors, and stakeholders? And what does…
Associations Thrive131. Julia Herz, ED of AHA, on Homebrewing and Becoming an Independent Association
What does it take to become a homebrewer? Is it complicated, expensive, or time-consuming? How can an association thrive by making a bold move towards…
Associations Thrive130. Jennifer Briggs, EVP & CEO of TxA, on Change Management, Advocacy, and Elevating the Profession
What does it take to lead an association that represents thousands of architects in one of the largest economies in the world? How do you balance tradition…
Associations Thrive129. Rob Abbott, CEO of ISPOR, on Expanding Healthcare Access, Health Economics, and Shaping Policy
How do we ensure that healthcare is accessible, effective, efficient, and affordable for all? How can a professional society shape global health policy while…
Associations Thrive128. Joy Banks, ED of CoSA, on State Archives, Digital Records, and Organizational Reinvention
What role do state archives play in preserving history, ensuring government accountability, and providing vital records for the public? How can an association…
Associations Thrive127. Eloisa Perard, President & CEO of Gracelight Community Health, on Disaster Relief, Comprehensive Care, and Community Partnerships
How does a community health center support its patients beyond medical care? In times of crisis, communities rely on trusted institutions to provide essential…
Associations Thrive126. Debbie Witchey, President and CEO of ABHW, on Mental Health Parity, Data Sharing, and Being a Thought Leader
How can we ensure that behavioral health is fully integrated into overall healthcare? How can associations lead the way in advocating for better mental health…
Associations Thrive125. Larry Graham, Former President, National Confectioners Association, on the Definition of Candy, Tradeshow Success, and Advocacy
How does an industry association create a tradeshow that transforms the industry? What does it take to balance the needs of large corporations and small family…
Associations Thrive124. Sven Bossu, CEO of AIPC, on The Future of Global Events, Certification, and Sustainable Events
International conferences are back and they’re bigger and better than ever! What do conferences and tradeshows of the future look like? In this episode of…
Associations Thrive123. Catherine De Orio, ED of the Foundation for Culinary Arts, on the Yes Chef! Culinary Camp and The Importance of Vocational Training
The food service industry offers unparalleled opportunities for people looking for a creative, hands on career that doesn’t necessarily require a college…
Associations Thrive122. Silvia Quevedo, ED of Lamaze International, on Six Healthy Birth Practices, Certification, and Rethinking Membership Categories
What do you do when your organization’s name is well known, but what you actually do is NOT well known or understood? How do you educate the public and the…
Associations Thrive121. What’s Been on Association CEOs' Minds in 2024, with Joanna, Leah, and Ray
What was on the minds of association and nonprofit CEOs in 2024? What themes and trends came through? In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna…
Associations Thrive120. Ulric Shannon, ED of the Surge Institute, on Leadership Training and Building Community
How do you train under-represented leaders so they have the skills, experiences and relationships to truly move up in their careers? Read about The Surge…
Associations Thrive119. Special Episode with Dave C, Kiki, Joanna, Ben and Dave W Talking About What’s Got Us Worked Up
In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda sat down with fellow association podcasters: Dave Coriale, Delcor Technology Solutions and host of…
Associations Thrive118. Blanca Campos, CEO of CBHA, on Mental Health Stigma, Funding Advocacy, and Executive Mentorship
What role can technology play in improving access to mental health and substance use services, particularly in underserved communities? How can the stigma…
Associations Thrive117. Tip Tucker Kendall, ED of NGMA, on Managing Growth, Strategic Board Oversight, and CEO Exhaustion
When your membership is growing, how do you monitor and manage organizational priorities, staff responsibilities, and staff levels of stress and exhaustion? In…
Associations Thrive116. Laurie Kulikosky, CEO of CHADD, on ADHD Awareness, Supporting Neurodivergent Employees, and The Path to Executive Leadership
How can your organization provide support and resources to a vast community of members in many different situations? How do you build connections between…
Associations Thrive115. Alison Heron, CEO of ACLP, on Helping Children Cope With Illness, a Personal Board of Directors, and Member Burnout
How do you provide support to children and their families when a child is sick? How do you support your members during a time of significant burnout? In this…
Associations Thrive114. Kenny Mendez, President & CEO of AAFA, on Fly Fishing, Asthma Capitals, and his Filipino Heritage
In honor of Filipino-American History Month, Joanna Pineda invites Kenneth Mendez, President & CEO of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, on to the…
Associations Thrive113. Kate Fryer, CEO of the Endocrine Society, on Intentional Decision Making, Calculated Risks, and Non-Dues Revenue
How do you balance being risk-averse with taking calculated risks that could benefit your organization? Can you think of a time when taking a risk in your…
Associations Thrive112. Lisa Fitch, Director of the AACD Charitable Foundation, on Restoring the Smiles of Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence
In Recognition Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, host Joanna Pineda interviews Lisa Fitch, Director of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry…
Associations Thrive111. Jay Karen, CEO of NGCOA, on The Growth and Future of Golf, Bold Communication, and Governance
How do you balance board strategic direction and oversight with operational management? How do you anticipate future industry challenges in your organization…
Associations Thrive110. Eduardo Arabu, CEO at NHCC, on Convening Leaders, the Latino Executive Accelerator, and Hispanic Heritage Month
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, host Joanna Pineda welcomes Eduardo Arabu, CEO of the National Hispanic Corporate Council & Latino DEI Collective (NHCC)…
Associations Thrive109. Josie Hernandez, President of Association Latinos, on its Conexiones Event, the Workforce Trends Survey, and Hispanic Heritage Month
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, host Joanna Pineda brought back Josie Hernandez, President of Association Latinos. Josie discusses: How Association…
Associations Thrive108. Leah Reily, ED of AHF, on Rebranding and Hosting an Iron-Chef Style Cooking Competition
Could investing in innovative food services at senior living and healthcare facilities lead to better patient outcomes and satisfaction? Can elevating the food…
Associations Thrive107. Shawn Kaminski, Executive Director of DirectWomen, on Board Diversity, Leadership Transition, and International Expansion
Did you know that corporations that have diverse Board members have been shown to be more profitable and successful than those with less diverse Boards? So how…
Associations Thrive106. Jeff De Cagna, EA at Foresight First LLC, on Association Boards and their Duty of Foresight
What is foresight thinking, and how can it transform your association's future? Is your association prepared for what might happen? In this episode of…
Associations Thrive105. Sharon Kneebone, ED of AAPM, on How Open Access for Journals is coming to Associations
This special episode of the Associations Thrive podcast was recorded during the 2024 ASAE Annual Conference in Cleveland. Joanna had just finished moderating a…
Associations Thrive104. Rebecca Achurch, CEO of Achurch Consulting, on the Top Three Things Associations Need to Prepare Themselves for the Future
How are you leveraging technology to streamline operations and enhance the member experience? Are you prepared for the next wave of digital transformation? How…
Associations Thrive103. Mike Copps, President & CEO of ALDA, on Member-Driven Growth, Executive Engagement, and Strategic Conference Planning
How do you provide member benefits during a pandemic when your value proposition is built on in-person meetings? And how do you take the helm of an…
Associations Thrive102. Dr. Hudson Garrett and Karen Niven of the Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) on Innovation, Membership Recruitment, and Succession Planning
How do you ensure that your organization is forward facing? How do you inspire Board members to be involved in recruiting new members? How do you make sure…
Associations Thrive101. James Thorne, CEO of Vehicle for Good Inc., on Non-Traditional Fundraising and Working with Influencers
What are nontraditional methods for raising funds and awareness? Could your fundraising strategy benefit from working with corporate and individual…
Associations Thrive100. Special Episode with Dave C, Kiki, Joanna, Ben and Dave W Talking About Market Fit, the Future of Associations, and the Looming Membership Cliff
Note: Be sure to listen until the very end, after the outro, for the bloopers. :-) For the 100th episode of Associations Thrive, CEO Joanna Pineda sat down…
Associations Thrive99. David Chavern, President & CEO of the Consumer Brands Association (CBA), on Storytelling and How the Trade Association Business Has Changed
How do you tell the story of your industry? How do you gain the trust of your members so that they have confidence in your advocacy and services? In this…
Associations Thrive98. Dr. Hudson Garrett, ED & EVP of the Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP), on Industry Partnerships and Microcredentials
How do you measure value in healthcare to benefit both patients and healthcare professionals in the sourcing of goods and services? How do you demonstrate to…
Associations Thrive97. Sandra Nam, Co-Founder and CEO of Qiqo Chat, on Creating Community and Startup Culture
How do we create community in a post-pandemic world? How do you reinvent your company and what does it mean to create a startup culture again? In this episode…
Associations Thrive96. Special Episode with Jose Segarra, Rick Burt and Don Dea on the Importance of the Association Workforce Trends Survey
Crucial DEI data has been missing in the association world. Learn about the first comprehensive survey tracking diversity and career advancement in the…
Associations Thrive95. Jennifer Abril, President & CEO of The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA), on B2B Networking, Nuanced Advocacy, and Membership Being a Business Imperative
How do you distill your organization’s signature member benefits to create focus in your association? How do you make membership a business imperative? In this…
Associations Thrive94. Patrick Smith, Founder & ED of Soil Upside, on Regenerative Farming, Climate Smart Practices, and Transforming Agriculture
Can agriculture be climate-friendly? How do we encourage climate-friendly and biologically-centric agriculture, while at the same time, helping farmers be more…
Associations Thrive93. Devin Jopp, CEO of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), on Leadership, Innovation, and Transforming Healthcare
What was it like to be an infection preventionist at a hospital during the pandemic? How do you support your members during a world-changing event like a…
Associations Thrive92. Wendy-Jo Toyama, CEO of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Care (AAHPM), on AI in healthcare, AANHPI Heritage Month, and finding your voice.
The AANHPI tent covers Asian immigrants from more than 70 nations. Despite the wide spread of cultures, Asians are severely underrepresented within the…
Associations Thrive91. Sue Ann Hong-Whitaker, President & CEO of the Center for Asian Pacific American Women (CAPAW), on ending Sexism, Racism, and All Other -isms.
During this AANHPI Heritage Month, we need to ask ourselves: What can we do to end systemic sexism, racism, and any other ism that divides us and robs groups…
Associations Thrive90. Vince Talucci, CEO of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), on The Future of Policing, AI, and Community Policing
What will YOUR profession look like in the future? How are social, economic and technological trends shaping your future and how is your organization adapting…
Associations Thrive89. Joanna Pineda, CEO of Matrix Group, on 25 Years in Business, Being a Troublemaker, Reinvention, and AI
This is a special episode of Associations Thrive. Director of Marketing, Leah Monica interviews Joanna Pineda, CEO and Chief Troublemaker of Matrix Group…
Associations Thrive88. Amith Nagarajan, Chairman of Blue Cypress, on the Association Market, AI, Innovation and Culture
How does your organization get started with AI? How does an organization develop deep AI expertise in AI, which arguably is the most transformative technology…
Associations Thrive87. Deborah McKinnon, Executive Director of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), on Member Involvement, Institutes, and Education
Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and immigrants want to transfer their businesses to their children. Trust and estate attorneys make those transitions…
Associations Thrive86. Michael DiFrisco, Executive Director American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), on Accreditation, Retiring Members, and
If your association went away tomorrow, what would be lost and who would miss it? In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Michael…
Associations Thrive85. Joe Lindahl, CEO of Mission MSA, on Rebranding and Providing Support to Patients
What do you do when your name no longer represents your organization? How do you create urgency among lawmakers and the public so that those you serve have a…
Associations Thrive84. Howard Pearl, CEO of Charitable Rides and Services (CARS) On Fundraising, Staff Enlightenment, and Why He Fell in Love with CARS
Sometimes, donations to a non-profit can be burdensome for the organization. Many nonprofits lack the infrastructure to accept physical assets like cars and…
Associations Thrive83. Matthew Hughes, CEO of the World Affairs Councils of America (WACA) on Why World Affairs Should Matter to all Americans
How do you set guidelines and parameters for contentious conversations to keep discussions civil? How do you bring voices to the table that have been…
Associations Thrive82. James Thomas, Exec Director of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) on Association Decision-Making, Certification and Education
What’s it like to work for a for-profit vs. nonprofit company? How do you support your members during boom times, as well as downtimes? In this episode of…
Associations Thrive81. Laura Caputo, Executive Director of the Romance Writers of America (RWA) on DEI Controversies and Rebuilding Trust
How do you rebuild trust in an organization? How do you bring back the members who previously felt excluded? How do you help your members navigate the AI…